Family Cinema: Punam

Dir. Lucian Muntean and NataĊĦa Stankovic, In Nepali and Tamang with English subtitles, 2005

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Thu 15 May 2008 // 15:30 / Cinema

Following a day in the life of a nine year old Nepali girl called Punam, this documentary reveals her routine, family and friends, hopes and worries. What is life like in Nepal?

PunamBeautifully and sensitively produced, Punam tells the story of nine-year-old Punam Tamang, who lives in Bhaktapur in Nepal. Punam lost her mother when she was five years old and since that time she has been the family caretaker, providing for her younger brother Krishna (now seven) and her younger sister Rabina (now five).

Suitable for primary school age children and their families. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Free event.

Documentary: 30 mins, plus screening of animations and drawing time.